All Obituaries

Brenda Ballowe Gough, 69, of Dillwyn, went to be with the Lord on May 24, 2020 with her devoted husband of 26 years, William Addison Gough, by her side.  Brenda was born to the late Norman Earl (Pete) and Minnie Bell Ragland Ballowe. Brenda’s lifelong dream was to become a registered nurse.  Addison supported her throughout school and she worked hard and in 2003 she made her dream come true.  Brenda used her profession as a Registered Nurse to do what she loved most,...

Carrie S Taylor, 82, of Dillwyn, departed this earth to claim her new home in Heaven on May 13 2020. She passed away peacefully in the early morning hours. Carrie was a homemaker, former co-owner of a local downtown dillwyn restaurant, and a rental property. She was proceeded in death by her son, Ronnie Dale Shumaker of Buckingham, and her Husband, of 57 years, Charles (Charlie) W Taylor. Carrie leaves behind many friends and family, including but not limited to one sister Ethel Taylor of...

Wayne Russell O'Bryant, 66, of Henrico, passed away unexpectedly in a tragic car accident on Saturday, May 9th, 2020. He was born on January 14th, 1954. He is preceded in death by his father, Russell "Boo" O'Bryant. He is survived by his mother, Margie S. O'Bryant. He leaves behind his daughter Liberty Reyes (Anthony), his sister Kathy "Bonkers" O'Bryant, and his two brothers Steve O'Bryant (Helen) and Gary O'Bryant (Mary Sue); two grandchildren,...

Norman Edward Shumaker, Jr., 73, of Dillwyn, passed away on Thursday, May 7, 2020 with his devoted wife of 50 years, Nancy Land Shumaker, by his side.  He was born to the late Norman Edward Shumaker, Sr. and Essie Maude Shumaker of Buckingham County on June 28, 1946.  He joined and became a U.S. Armed Forces Veteran.  He was a lifelong member of First Baptist Church in Dillwyn.  He leaves behind two loving daughters, Amy Shumaker Vincent of Midlothian and Toni Lynn Shumaker of Farmville...

Marjorie Sloan, 85, of Avon, Illinois and formerly of Buckingham, passed away Wednesday, May 6, 2020, 12:41 p.m. at her home.  She was born Sunday, June 24, 1934 in Dillwyn, the daughter of George and Emma (Murphy) Moss.  She married Jack Bryant and later married Richard Sloan, both preceded her in death.   Marjorie is survived by her children, Venece (Nick) Sutton of Buckingham, Joan (Chance) Ray of Abingdon, Illinois, Tim (Theresa) Bryant of Dillwyn, and Theresa (P.B.) Layman of...

Marvin Belle Baird Brocken, 88, of Farmville and formerly, Locust Grove, left this earthly home on May 2, 2020 and woke up in the arms of Jesus.  Marvin was born in Buckingham County on Christmas Day in 1931, a daughter of the late Harvey Lee Baird and Mary Magdalene Jones Baird.  She was married 46 years to her beloved husband, the late George Patrick Brocken. Marvin attended the McKinley Tech H.S. in Washington, D.C. and graduated from Buckingham Central H.S.  She attended...

Mary Alice Agee Manchester, 73, of Howardsville, went to be with the Lord on May 2, 2020.  Mary was born April 5, 1947, the only daughter of the late Luke N. Agee, Sr. and Sadie Guill Agee.  She was also preceded in death by her husband, Maurice P. Manchester and a brother, Luke N. Agee, Jr. She was a member of Emmanuel Episcopal Church in Glenmore. She is survived by her daughter, April Gowin Adams (Van) of Drakes Branch; step-son, Maurice Barry “Buddy” Manchester,...

Frank Junior Gormus, 76, of Arvonia,  went to be with the lord on April 29, 2020. Frank worked at Fork Union Military Academy maintenance department for many years before becoming ill. He was preceded in death by his wife Edna Earl Taylor Gormus, parents Roy and Mable Gormus; sister Lillie Toney and two brothers Lacey Gormus and Luke Gormus.  Frank is survived by a son Frank (Bo) Gormus and wife, Kelly of Waynesboro; three daughters Loretta Gormus and better half, Jeff Davis of New...

Mary Ann Cook, 78, of New Canton, Virginia passed peacefully at home on April 23, 2020. She was born December 9, 1941, a daughter of the late Ancel and Ollie Shelton.  She married Robert L. Cook on March 12, 1960. Mary Ann was a longtime resident on Charleston, West Virginia.  She attended the Point Lick Gospel Tabernacle for many years. She was employed as a store manager of Lord‘s Dress Shop on Capital Street and later with Jean Nicole’s in the Charleston Town Center...

James Allen Myers, 71, of Buckingham, departed life on Tuesday, April 21, 2020, after a long period of ill health. He is survived by his wife Kay Webb Burke; son, John Christopher and his wife, Geeta: grandson, Sean.  Also surviving are step-children, Bethany B. Shilan and Bryant J. Burke; sister, Joyce Myers Brown; two nieces; three grandnieces, and close friends Ruth, Minnie and Emma Wallace.   A graduate of Virginia Tech, he enjoyed a 30-year career with Virginia...